Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Aspiration'

English Word: Aspiration

Key Russian Translations:

• Стремление [strʲɪmˈlʲenʲɪje] - [Neutral, Formal/Informal]
• Аспирация [ɐspʲɪˈratsɨjə] - [Formal, Linguistic/Medical Context]
• Желание [ʐɨˈlanʲɪje] - [Neutral, Often Emotional]

Frequency: Medium (Стремление and Желание are more common; Аспирация is specialized)

Difficulty: Стремление (B1 - Intermediate), Желание (A2 - Beginner), Аспирация (C1 - Advanced)

Pronunciation (Russian):

Стремление: [strʲɪmˈlʲenʲɪje]

Note on Стремление: Stress falls on the second syllable. The "р" is rolled, and "е" sounds like "ye".

Аспирация: [ɐspʲɪˈratsɨjə]

Note on Аспирация: Stress on the third syllable. The initial "а" is reduced to a schwa sound.

Желание: [ʐɨˈlanʲɪje]

Note on Желание: Stress on the second syllable. "Ж" is a voiced fricative, similar to "s" in "measure".

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A Strong Desire or Ambition (General)

Translation(s) & Context:

• Стремление - Used for ambitions or goals, often in personal or professional contexts.
• Желание - Refers to a wish or desire, often with an emotional undertone.

Usage Examples:

• Его стремление к успеху вдохновляет всех.

  His aspiration for success inspires everyone.

• У неё есть стремление стать врачом.

  She has an aspiration to become a doctor.

• Моё желание — увидеть мир.

  My aspiration is to see the world.

• Желание учиться у него огромное.

  His aspiration to learn is immense.

• Стремление к знаниям важно для каждого.

  Aspiration for knowledge is important for everyone.

2. Linguistic or Medical Context (Phonetics/Breathing)

Translation(s) & Context:

• Аспирация - Refers to the release of air in pronunciation or medical suction.

Usage Examples:

• В английском языке аспирация согласных очень заметна.

  In English, the aspiration of consonants is very noticeable.

• Аспирация используется в медицинских процедурах.

  Aspiration is used in medical procedures.

• Учитесь контролировать аспирацию при произношении.

  Learn to control aspiration when pronouncing.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Стремление (Noun, Neuter): Regular declension in all cases. Singular and plural forms exist.

Желание (Noun, Neuter): Follows similar regular declension as Стремление.

Аспирация (Noun, Feminine): Regular declension, often used in singular form.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for Стремление/Желание:

• Мечта (Dream)
• Цель (Goal)
• Порыв (Impulse)

Note: Мечта often implies a more idealistic aspiration, while Цель is more concrete.

Antonyms for Стремление/Желание:

• Безразличие (Indifference)
• Апатия (Apathy)

Related Phrases:

• Стремление к свободе - Aspiration for freedom.
• Желание победить - Aspiration to win.
• Аспирация звука - Aspiration of a sound (linguistic context).

Usage Notes:

• While "Стремление" and "Желание" can both translate to "aspiration," "Стремление" often implies a stronger drive or effort towards a goal, whereas "Желание" can be a simpler wish or desire.
• "Аспирация" is a specialized term and should only be used in linguistic or medical contexts. Using it for general aspirations will sound unnatural.
• Pay attention to the context when choosing between translations, as emotional undertones vary.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "Аспирация" to mean a personal goal or desire.
  Incorrect: У меня есть аспирация стать учителем.
  Correct: У меня есть стремление стать учителем.
  Explanation: "Аспирация" is not used for personal ambitions; it is a technical term.
• Error: Confusing "Стремление" with "Желание" in formal writing.
  Incorrect: Желание компании расти.
  Correct: Стремление компании расти.
  Explanation: "Стремление" sounds more appropriate for formal or professional contexts.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, expressing personal aspirations (Стремление or Желание) is often tied to perseverance and overcoming challenges, reflecting a historical emphasis on resilience. Discussing aspirations openly may also be seen as a sign of determination or vulnerability, depending on the context.

Related Concepts:

• Мотивация (Motivation)
• Цель (Goal)
• Надежда (Hope)